MASS. - Gas prices across Massachusetts are up 23 cents since last week, averaging $4.96 per gallon for regular unleaded.

Gas prices are 66 cents higher than last month, according to AAA Northeast, and more than $2 higher than June 6, 2021. The state's average gas price is currently 10 cents higher than the national average.

“People are still fueling up, despite these high prices,” said Mary Maguire, AAA Northeast director of public and government affairs. “At some point, drivers may change their daily driving habits or lifestyle due to these high prices, but we are not there yet.”

The cost of a barrel of oil is nearing $120, nearly double from last August, as increased oil demand outpaces the tight global supply.

Domestic gasoline demand rose last week following significant Memorial Day weekend travel. As a result, the national average for a gallon of gas rose 25 cents to $4.86. The national average price is 59 cents higher than last month and $1.81 higher than June 6, 2021.